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Dunnes Stores - CDe Embossed Mugs

The following notice has been issued by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) of Ireland:

Dunnes Stores has notified the following, voluntary recall campaign. Their 'CDe Embossed mugs' in both Khaki and Green colours, are being recalled due to a safety concern that the mugs could crack while in use.

Only products with style number '2055407' and which were sold after January 2018, are impacted by this recall campaign.

Approximately 2739 effected units has been sold in the Republic of Ireland.

If you have this product, then you can return it to your local store where a full refund will be provided. Any further queries about this product can be emailed to customerservice@dunnestores.com

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Liquid for e-cigarettes

A host of liquids for e-cigarettes from the brand Original are being recalled in strengths 12 mg/ml and 18 mg/ml because they do not contain a leaflet with information about correct use of the product..

The user therefore has no information to avoid the dangers incurred when the product comes into contact with the skin or if it is ingested.

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Tobacco Products Directive (2014/40/EU).

Risk statement The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products listed above.

Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.

Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

Action taken by the company Dearne Valley Foods is recalling the above products. Point-of-Sale notices will be displayed in all stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. A copy of the Point-of-Sale notice is attached.

Our advice to consumersIf you have bought any of the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.